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Bucharest in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bucharest in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bucharest, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Bucharest in March 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Bucharest in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +11°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 9 rainy days and 30 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-17°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bucharest has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Bucharest in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bucharest for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +14°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +20°C.

Is Bucharest warm or cold in March?

Bucharest is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +5°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -3°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Bucharest:

Climate in Bucharest in March

Bucharest weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+5°C+11°C+17°C
Min. temperature
-24°C-17°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+26°C+31°C
Rainfall
11 mm30 mm61 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%72%68%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
7910
Cloudy days
1295
Rainy days
4913
Snowy days
540

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +5°C to +11°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 11 mm to 30 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Bucharest in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bucharest is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bucharest wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Bucharest based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Bucharest?

This is the weather in Bucharest in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+7°C
2 March
☁️
+6°C
3 March
☀️
+10°C
4 March
☀️
+12°C
5 March
☀️
+11°C
6 March
☀️
+10°C
7 March
☀️
+16°C
8 March
☀️
+18°C
9 March
☀️
+19°C
10 March
☀️
+19°C
11 March
☀️
+17°C
12 March
☀️
+10°C
13 March
☀️
+13°C
14 March
☀️
+18°C
15 March
☀️
+15°C
16 March
🌧️
+8°C
17 March
☀️
+11°C
18 March
☀️
+11°C
19 March
☀️
+16°C
20 March
☀️
+18°C
21 March
☀️
+17°C
22 March
🌫️
+12°C
23 March
☀️
+18°C
24 March
☀️
+21°C
25 March
☀️
+22°C
26 March
☀️
+19°C
27 March
☀️
+19°C
28 March
☀️
+8°C
29 March
☀️
+7°C
30 March
☀️
+13°C
31 March
☀️
+20°C
In March 2023 Bucharest had 27 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bucharest climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bucharest in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+14°C) and the highest in 2023 (+20°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 303 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1417 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bucharest in March:

Is March a good time to visit Bucharest?

March is a really good time to go to Bucharest. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Bucharest.

Can you sunbathe in Bucharest in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Bucharest rainy in March?

Bucharest is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Bucharest in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bucharest in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Romania

Check out the weather for other cities in Romania.

Monthly weather in Bucharest

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bucharest, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.